Job Vacancy – Research Assistant (50%) to theBaillet Latour Chair of European Union-China Relations at the College of Europe Bruges

The Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, is seeking applications for the position of a half-time Research Assistant with a starting date of 7 January 2019. The successful candidate will assist the Chair of European Union-China Relations, which is financed by the Baillet Latour Fund.

We are looking for recent graduates, preferably candidates with some familiarity with the College of Europe, with

  • a Master’s degree, preferably in EU Studies and/or International Relations, with an excellent average grade (at least 15 out of 20, mention ‘very good’),
  • a good knowledge of EU institutions and external relations, and a strong interest in EU-China relations (e.g. pursuing a Ph.D. in this field),
  • an excellent command of English and a very good command of French,
  • the ability to work as part of a team,
  • a demonstrated capability in developing research projects; experience with editing publications and with organising events would be considered an asset,
  • very good communication and organisational skills, and
  • a high measure of flexibility (working hours may include evenings or weekends).

Tasks include

  • assisting the Chairholder in research and teaching (e.g. organisational back-up, editing publications, academic advice to students),
  • working together with a team of Academic Assistants in the Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies and contributing to the Department’s administration,
  • conducting research and publishing, and
  • editing the e-journal ‘EU-China Observer’.

The College offers

  • a part-time contract (50%) under Belgian law until 31 August 2020,
  • an excellent academic setting and the opportunity to publish,
  • a pleasant, international working environment, and
  • a competitive remuneration.

Applications, either in English or French, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts, a list of publications and a letter of motivation (incl. the Ph.D. proposal, if already available) should be submitted by e-mail at the latest by 18 November 2018 to

Professor S. Gstöhl
Director, Department of EU International Relations
and Diplomacy Studies
College of Europe
Dijver 11
BE-8000 Bruges

via e-mail to Ms Dekeyser (sabine.dekeyser@coleurope.eu)

Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Should you require any further information on the position, please contact Prof. Men (jing.men@coleurope.eu). For information on the salary and related issues, please contact Ms Hillewaere (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).